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SGPolitico (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE:Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)}} The '''Animal Concerns Research and Education Society (ACRES)''' is a leading non-governmental organization (NGO) in Singapore dedicated to promoting animal welfare, fostering compassion, and advocating for the humane treatment of animals. Founded in 2001 by Louis Ng, ACRES operates on the belief that animals deserve respect and protection from cruelty and exploitation. === '''Mission and Vision'...") |
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Founded in 2001 by Louis Ng, ACRES operates on the belief that animals deserve respect and protection from cruelty and exploitation. | Founded in 2001 by Louis Ng, ACRES operates on the belief that animals deserve respect and protection from cruelty and exploitation. | ||
== | == Mission and Vision == | ||
ACRES' mission is to create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Its vision includes a world where animals are free from abuse and exploitation, and where people coexist with wildlife sustainably and compassionately. | ACRES' mission is to create a caring and socially responsible society where animals are treated with kindness and respect. Its vision includes a world where animals are free from abuse and exploitation, and where people coexist with wildlife sustainably and compassionately. | ||
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== | == Key Focus Areas and Activities == | ||
# '''Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation''' | # '''Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation''' | ||
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#* ACRES manages a sanctuary that houses rescued animals unable to return to the wild, providing them with a safe and natural environment. | #* ACRES manages a sanctuary that houses rescued animals unable to return to the wild, providing them with a safe and natural environment. | ||
== | == Achievements and Milestones == | ||
* '''Legislative Advocacy''': Played a significant role in strengthening Singapore’s animal welfare laws, including amendments to the Wildlife Act and improved penalties for animal cruelty. | * '''Legislative Advocacy''': Played a significant role in strengthening Singapore’s animal welfare laws, including amendments to the Wildlife Act and improved penalties for animal cruelty. | ||
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* '''Public Engagement''': Successfully organized campaigns such as the “End Animal Circuses” movement, which led to the cessation of wild animal performances in Singapore. | * '''Public Engagement''': Successfully organized campaigns such as the “End Animal Circuses” movement, which led to the cessation of wild animal performances in Singapore. | ||
== | == Impact == | ||
ACRES has transformed the animal welfare landscape in Singapore by addressing both immediate and systemic issues. Its work has led to better protection for animals, greater public awareness, and meaningful policy changes. ACRES continues to inspire individuals and organizations to take action for a compassionate and sustainable future. | ACRES has transformed the animal welfare landscape in Singapore by addressing both immediate and systemic issues. Its work has led to better protection for animals, greater public awareness, and meaningful policy changes. ACRES continues to inspire individuals and organizations to take action for a compassionate and sustainable future. | ||
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